Vocabulary December 6

What is the definition for translucent?

• A material that allows light to pass through but not detailed images.
• A material that blocks all light completely.
• A material that reflects light but does not transmit it.
• A material that allows detailed images to pass through clearly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word waft?

• To hold something tightly in place.
• To ignore or dismiss a sound.
• To throw something away forcefully.
• To carry or send lightly through the air.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What is the definition of the word terse?

• Terse is synonymous with verbose and elaborate.
• Terse means brief and concise in expression.
• Terse refers to a type of complex sentence structure.
• Terse means lengthy and detailed in expression.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of the word persistent?

• Temporary and fleeting in nature.
• Lacking determination or resolve.
• Easily discouraged by challenges.
• Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word imperious?

• Humbly submissive; obedient.
• Indifferent and apathetic; uncaring.
• Joyfully playful; carefree.
• Arrogantly commanding; domineering.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word hasten?

• To move in a slow and deliberate manner.
• To act without any urgency or speed.
• To delay or postpone an action.
• To move or act quickly; to accelerate.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of the word jostle?

• To speak softly and gently to someone.
• To push or bump against someone roughly.
• To ignore someone completely.
• To dance gracefully in a circle.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the word obscure?

• Not clear or hard to understand; not well known.
• Clear and easy to understand; widely known.
• A type of fruit found in tropical regions.
• A synonym for bright or luminous.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the word quell?

• To analyze or evaluate.
• To suppress or put an end to.
• To ignore or overlook.
• To encourage or promote.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of the word momentum?

• Momentum is the force applied to an object.
• Momentum is the distance traveled by an object.
• Momentum is the energy stored in an object.
• Momentum is the rate of movement (speed) of an object's.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4